New Students

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Please contact the Attendance Office for assistance with enrollment and registration.

ATTENDANCE OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM CONTACT INFORMATION: 818-271-2941 818-271-2942 FAX: 818-368-8340

Click here to access and download enrollment documents: ENROLL

If your child currently attends an LAUSD school... Your child's enrollment will automatically transfer in MISIS but you will need to officially register your child.

Current LAUSD Student (INCOMING 9th grade)
Current LAUSD Student (TRANSFER student)

Current LAUSD Student (INCOMING 9th grade)

If your child is an incoming 9th grader who was enrolled in a L.A. Unified school for 8th grade, your enrollment will be automatically transferred in our MISIS student information system.

You will need to complete the following forms and bring them IN PERSON to Kennedy's Attendance Office.

Emergency Card
Student Housing Questionnaire
IF APPLICABLE, Household Income Form (complete online or request a physical form at our Attendance Office)

You will also need to provide the following additional documentation at the time of enrollment:

Proof of Residence	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Utility service contract, bills or payment receipts (Gas, Water, or Electricity) Property taxes, rental or lease agreement, current rental receipt with address of property on receipt Official government mail (CalWORKS, Social Security, Medi-Cal) Current pay stub Voter registration
Parent/Guardian/ Educational Rights Holder/Caregiver Identification	Adult’s government-issued photo identification (Driver’s license or DMV identification card) Student’s birth certificate OR baptismal certificate
If Other than Parent is Enrolling	Court order establishing the parent/guardian relationship

Current LAUSD Student (TRANSFER student)

If your child is currently attending another L.A. Unified school and transferring to Kennedy, you will need to complete the following forms and bring them IN PERSON to Kennedy's Attendance Office.

Emergency Card
Student Housing Questionnaire
IF APPLICABLE, Household Income Form (complete online or request a physical form at our Attendance Office)

You will also need to provide the following additional documentation at the time of enrollment:

Proof of Residence	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Utility service contract, bills or payment receipts (Gas, Water, or Electricity) Property taxes, rental or lease agreement, current rental receipt with address of property on receipt Official government mail (CalWORKS, Social Security, Medi-Cal) Current pay stub Voter registration
Parent/Guardian/ Educational Rights Holder/Caregiver Identification	Adult’s government-issued photo identification (Driver’s license or DMV identification card) Student’s birth certificate OR baptismal certificate
If Other than Parent is Enrolling	Court order establishing the parent/guardian relationship
School Records	Transcript Most recent report card/grade report Student Transfer Form/Pupil Accounting Report (PAR)

If your child does NOT currently attend an LAUSD school... You will need to complete the enrollment process to join the district and register your child.

New LAUSD Student
Former LAUSD Student (NOT currently attending an LAUSD school)

New LAUSD Student

If your student has never previously attended an L.A. Unified school, you will need to complete the following forms and bring them IN PERSON to Kennedy's Attendance Office.

Enrollment Form
Emergency Card
Student Housing Questionnaire
Household Income Form (complete online or request a physical form at our Attendance Office)
Temporary Health Card
Permanent Health History

You will also need to provide the following additional documentation at the time of enrollment:

Proof of Residence	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Utility service contract, bills or payment receipts (Gas, Water, or Electricity) Property taxes, rental or lease agreement, current rental receipt with address of property on receipt Official government mail (CalWORKS, Social Security, Medi-Cal) Current pay stub Voter registration
Proof of Age of Minor	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Birth certificate Baptismal certificate Passport Court order Health office/vital statistics record of birth certificate date Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) letter verifying birthdate and an explanation of how this was verified
Parent/Guardian/ Educational Rights Holder/Caregiver Identification	Adult’s government-issued photo identification (Driver’s license or DMV identification card)
If Other than Parent is Enrolling	Court order establishing the parent/guardian relationship
School Records	Transcripts, most recent grade reports, or clearance form with final grades for current marking period If your child is currently receiving, or has ever received special education or Section 504 services, please notify us and provide a copy of most recent Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan
Proof of Immunization	For your reference, the Parents’ Guide to Immunizations Required for School Entry is available here.
Optional Documents	If applicable, please submit copies of: Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) 1399 Form or minute order Department of Probation placement information and/or Juvenile Court minute order Court orders regarding legal custody, physically custody, or restricted contact with the school or child

Former LAUSD Student (NOT currently attending an LAUSD school)

If your student previously attended an L.A. Unified school but moved out of district, you will need to complete the following forms and bring them IN PERSON to Kennedy's Attendance Office.

Enrollment Form
Emergency Card
Student Housing Questionnaire
(IF APPLICABLE):Household Income Form (complete online or request a physical form at our Attendance Office)
Temporary Health Card
Permanent Health History

You will also need to provide the following additional documentation at the time of enrollment:

Proof of Residence	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Utility service contract, bills or payment receipts (Gas, Water, or Electricity) Property taxes, rental or lease agreement, current rental receipt with address of property on receipt Official government mail (CalWORKS, Social Security, Medi-Cal) Current pay stub Voter registration
Proof of Age of Minor	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Birth certificate Baptismal certificate Passport Court order Health office/vital statistics record of birth certificate date Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) letter verifying birthdate and an explanation of how this was verified
Parent/Guardian/ Educational Rights Holder/Caregiver Identification	Adult’s government-issued photo identification (Driver’s license or DMV identification card)
If Other than Parent is Enrolling	Court order establishing the parent/guardian relationship
School Records	Transcripts, most recent grade reports, or clearance form with final grades for current marking period If your child is currently receiving, or has ever received special education or Section 504 services, please notify us and provide a copy of most recent Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan
Proof of Immunization	Please check with the Kennedy Attendance Office to verify if your student's proof of immunization is still on file with the district. If not, you will need to provide new documentation. For your reference, the Parents’ Guide to Immunizations Required for School Entry is available here.
Optional Documents	If applicable, please submit copies of: Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) 1399 Form or minute order Department of Probation placement information and/or Juvenile Court minute order Court orders regarding legal custody, physically custody, or restricted contact with the school or child

KENNEDY GOLDEN COUGAR ORIENTATION

Learn what it means to be a Golden Cougar! Pre-registration is required. Space is limited in each session.

Priority registration deadline: May 31, 2024

3 sessions available (choose 1):

Session 1: June 17 & 18

Session 2: June 20 & 21

Session 3: August 6 & 7

All Session Times:

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

APPLY ONLINE

Questions?

Ms. Petrossian, Assistant Principal

natalie.petrossian@lausd.net

WELCOME, GOLDEN COUGAR PARENTS!

Parents, we hope that you will take an active role in our community!

COMPLETE the kennedy HS Parent/Guardian
Volunteer Survey

Ms. Maria Zapata

Parent Center Community Representative
(818) 271-2971

The Parent Center is located in "A" Building across from the Main Office.

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

apply to become an LAUSD VOLUNTEER

click here for Parent Portal &
LAUSD Mobile App Resources

Other Ways to Get Involved

Parent/Teacher/Student Association (PTSA)

As part of the California 31st District , PTSA an active group of parents contributing greatly to Kennedy High School students. Some PTSA activities include assisting with health care costs for economically disadvantaged students, conducting fund raising activities to purchase items for the school not provided through the regular school budget, and acting as a forum for discussion of parent, teacher, and student issues. For more information or to find out how to become a member, contact the PTSA Governing Board at ptsakennedyhs@gmail.com.

Local School-Based Leadership Council (LSLC)

In keeping with the District's mandate for school-based management, John F. Kennedy High School's Local School-Based Leadership Council (LSLC) plays an active roll in establishing school policy. It meets the first Monday of each month to reach consensus on areas such as budgets, discipline, scheduling of activities, and staff development. The LSLC is composed of faculty, administrators, parents, students, and community members who are elected to the position. All parents, staff, faculty, students, and community members are welcome to attend.

School Site Council (SSC)

The School Site Council (SSC) is an elected group of teachers, parents, students, and classified employees who work with the principal to make decisions about how state-allocated school improvement funds will be spent and to develop and monitor the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).

For more information or to learn how to become a member, contact Dean Xiong, Title I Coordinator, at dax9193@lausd.net.

English Learners Advisory Council (ELAC)

The ELAC is an elected group including parents, family, or other community members who want to advocate for English Learners. The purpose of the ELAC is to advise and assist the school principal, staff and School Site Council (SSC) on the school's programs and services for English learners, the school’s needs assessment, and the development of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).

For more information or to learn how to become a member, contact Juan Martinez, EL Coordinator, at jjc2579@lausd.net.

ATHLETICS INFORMATION

Interested in joining a team? Contact the team coach or our athletic director for more information.

coaches

tryouts

teams

SCHOOLOGY INFORMATION

Join your progam's Schoology group to stay connected with other students and get class updates and information.

HOW TO JOIN A SCHOOLOGY GROUP:

Click Groups at the top of Schoology.
Select My Groups.
Click Join Group on the right.
Enter the Group Access Code.
Click Join.

SCHOOLOGY GROUP ACCESS CODES

Architecture/Digital Design/Filmmaking Magnet

A/DD/F Magnet	Schoology Access Code
Class of 2025	MWPX-DGP4-SKTX3
Class of 2026	XCD3-WZFJ-JH3QJ
Class of 2027	T663-XFJP-BPFXF
Class of 2028	2V39-WX48-DCN92

Global Leadership and Environmental Action Magnet (GLEAM)

GLEAM	Schoology Access Code
Class of 2025	62XN-W2NH-HSNZV
Class of 2026	HX4V-TJ2D-C6JQH
Class of 2027	N44M-6FH4-WZ5ZG
Class of 2028	TNG4-HF88-3TZ7Z

Gifted Medical Magnet

Gifted Medical Magnet	Schoology Access Code
Class of 2025	F75G-K9FV-R2HQJ
Class of 2026	CPBN-HPHS-4WCC8
Class of 2027	7HPV-4922-V7KPP
Class of 2028	Z9P4-9HNN-F4ZMW

Teaching & Leadership Academy

	Schoology Access Code
Teaching Academy	9PP8-VPZ9-BKNDS

Kennedy School for Advanced Studies (SAS)

SAS	Schoology Access Code
Class of 2025	7SCH-RMZP-T9BG9
Class of 2026	HBZG-JF4P-65M26
Class of 2027	5WJJ-FQVJ-R2PNV
Class of 2028	R7CB-4XS5-DPWJN

Kennedy HS (Resident School)

JFK	Schoology Access Code
Class of 2025	HXJ7-VTC7-3942P
Class of 2026	KQX6-WD5F-CS928
Class of 2027	9WBS-PP5S-ZMBRR
Class of 2028	563V-KHCB-HMZP3

COUNSELING INFORMATION

Your child has a dedicated counselor who can answer questions about COURSE SCHEDULES and any other academic concerns. Choose your program below to find your counselor's contact information and instructions for how to submit course requests.

Architecture/Digital Design/Filmmaking Magnet

Questions? Contact ADDF Magnet Counselor

Mrs. Lourdes Garcia-Meza

818-272-2930

email: ljg0071@lausd.net

Architecture/Digital Design/Filmmaking Magnet

If you are currently in 8th grade, click here:

ADDF Magnet 9th grade/Class of 2028

Transferring in as a 10th or 11th grader? Please CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR DIRECTLY to schedule a meeting to discuss your course options for the fall.

DOWNLOAD course Programming resources:

ADDF magnet 10th grade/class of 2027

addf magnet 11th grade/class of 2026

Global Leadership and Environmental Action Magnet (GLEAM)

Questions? Contact GLEAM Counselor

Ms. Ana Slight

818-271-2932

email: axm7269@lausd.net

Global Leadership and Environmental Action Magnet (GLEAM)

Gifted Medical Magnet

Questions? Contact Medical Magnet Counselor

Ms. Gabriela Cervantes

818-271-2929

email: gaa9251@lausd.net

Gifted Medical Magnet

If you are currently in 8th grade, click here to submit your course requests:

Medical Magnet 9th grade/Class of 2028

Transferring in as a 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student? Please CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR DIRECTLY to schedule a meeting to discuss your course options for the fall.

DOWNLOAD course Programming resources:

MEDICAL MAGNET 10th grade/class of 2027

medical magnet 1th grade/class of 2026

medical magnet 12th grade/class of 2025

Teaching & Leadership Academy

Kennedy School for Advanced Studies (SAS)

Questions? Contact SAS Grade 9 Counselor

Mr. neil hochhalter

818-271-2927

email: nsh01331@lausd.net

Kennedy School for Advanced Studies

If you are currently in 8th grade, click here to submit your course requests:

sas 9th grade/
Class of 2028

If you are currently in 9th grade, click here to submit your course requests:

SAS 10th grade/
Class of 2027

If you are currently in 10th grade, click here to submit your course requests:

SAS 11th grade/
Class of 2026

If you are currently in 11th grade, click here to submit your course requests:

SAS 12th grade/
Class of 2025

Questions? Contact SAS Grade 10-12 Counselor

Ms. andrea chavez orrellana

818-271-2931

email: a.chavezorrellana@lausd.net

Kennedy HS (Resident School)

Questions? Contact Your Counselor

Grade 9 (ALL)

Mr. neil hochhalter

818-271-2927

email: nsh01331@lausd.net

Grades 11-12, Last Names A-G

Mr. Ernesto Morales

818-271-2928

email: ernesto.morales1@lausd.net

Please CONTACT THE COUNSELING OFFICE for information about scheduling for the fall semester.

Grades 11-12, Last Names H-R

Ms. andrea chavez orrellana

818-271-2931

email: a.chavezorrellana@lausd.net

Grade 10 (ALL)

Mr. Osvelio Lastre

818-271-2937

email: osvelio.c.lastre@lausd.net

Grades 11-12, Last Names S-Z/English Language Learners

Ms. Ana Slight

818-271-2932

email: axm7269@lausd.net

KENNEDY UNITED STUDENT LEADERSHIP GROUPS

Are you interested in taking an active leadership role in high school? Check out these options for the magnet programs and Teaching Academy. (Other Kennedy United student leadership opportunities open to all students will be featured at club rush in the fall.)

THESE GROUPS:

plan events for students and seek out opportunities for students to engage with the fields related to the theme of their program.
encourage student participation in school activities and find ways that we can improve the experience of students in their program.

Welcome to Kennedy High School!

Want to learn how to become a Kennedy Golden Cougar or RSVP for an upcoming campus tour/event?

Please check out "APPLY" or "VISIT."

ATTENDANCE OFFICE HOURS:

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Click here to access and download enrollment documents:

3 sessions available (choose 1):

Session 1: June 17 & 18

Session 2: June 20 & 21

Session 3: August 6 & 7

All Session Times:

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Questions?

Ms. Petrossian, Assistant Principal

natalie.petrossian@lausd.net

Ms. Maria Zapata

HOW TO JOIN A SCHOOLOGY GROUP:

THESE GROUPS:

plan events for students and seek out opportunities for students to engage with the fields related to the theme of their program.

encourage student participation in school activities and find ways that we can improve the experience of students in their program.

Architecture

& Media

Council

APPLICATION DUE BY MIDNIGHT ON MAY 1, 2024

GLEAM RISE Council members actively Represent the Interests of Students and the Environment

APPLICATION DUE BY MIDNIGHT ON MAY 1, 2024

Medical Magnet Enhancement Directors (MMED) Board

APPLICATION DUE BY MIDNIGHT ON MAY 15, 2024

INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM DURING THE LAST WEEK OF MAY.